Dentures – Hamden, CT

A Tried and True Solution to Tooth Loss

If you have lost a number of teeth, you may be thinking about getting
dentures. That is a wise call! Not only can dentures restore your ability to
eat most foods, but they offer a number of other benefits as well. On this
page, we expound more on what full and partial dentures are, how they work,
and the advantages they offer. When you are ready to learn how dentures might
help you,
contact New Haven Dental Group in Hamden
to schedule your restorative consultation.

Why Choose New Haven Dental Group for Dentures?

Great attention to detail leads to predictable results

Practice with more than 40 years of history

Regain a highly functional set of teeth

What Are Full Dentures?

A full denture replaces an entire arch of lost teeth. It consists of a gum
colored base and a full row of artificial teeth. Natural suction or a mild
adhesive helps a full denture to stay in place during eating, drinking, and
speaking.

What Are Partial Dentures?

As its name implies, a partial denture does not replace a whole arch of lost
teeth. Rather, it fits around the remaining existing teeth to fill in the
empty spaces. Small metal clips help a partial denture to stay in place.

How Do Dentures Work?

The denture process is fairly straightforward. First, our team evaluates
your candidacy for the treatment. Then, we do any necessary preparatory work
(for example, extractions or gum disease treatment). When your mouth is
ready, we will take impressions of it and carefully design the size, shape,
and color of your replacement teeth. A trusted dental laboratory will create
your denture. When you come to our office to pick it up, we will give you
some coaching on how to get the most out of it.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?

Dentures may be a good solution for you if you:

Are missing one or more teeth

Have red or swollen gums due to eating without a complete set of teeth, or
because your old dentures no longer fit well

Want an economical, reliable way to restore the function and appearance of
your teeth

If you have adequate bone density in your jaw, it is likely that we will
recommend that you opt for implant-retained dentures instead of traditional
ones. Implant-retained prosthetics are anchored in the jawbone and offer
more long-term benefits than non-implant treatments.

Benefits of Dentures and Partials

Traditional full and partial dentures offer some noteworthy benefits:

With proper care, they can last for five years or longer

They can be very natural-looking

They can stand up to most foods

As long as they fit well, they can be quite comfortable

Unique Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures

As useful as traditional full and partial dentures are, their
implant-retained counterparts are superior in a number of ways:

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